hello i am new to the dark side i have a 2003 vtx r .i have a 180 70r16 on it now i order a yokohama avid envi gor 205 55 16 will this work and i plan to use ride on sealant and balancerhow much do i need for this tire

Congrats joining the madness!Don't know about balancing and sealing. It seems you're riding a VTX R, so why sealing?Anyway, I'm sure more technical guys will chime in.The 205-55 will lower your bike a bit more then an inch. (overall diameter - 1.04)If that's what you want OK, if not try the 205-60. (overall diameter - 0.23)Good luck and let us know. We love pic's.

didn't get to go far due to a strom rolling in. it didn't seem to bad . i think playing around with air presser i will like it better . i got 42 pounds in it now . will try 38 next a go from there. i will let you know .

ok started out running 42 psi now down to 38 psi that seems to be the best spot . i now have 180 miles on it and i like it. still need a little time to get use to it . at times it seems like its on a rail or a groove. i am guessing this is due to the road.

Nice tire, good you like it. The bike really sweeps you around when the road is uneven due to the widercontact path. Once you know this you will anticipate. I'll bet you'll never go back after riding an other180 miles. Robert.

really starting to like this tire the more i ride the better i like it. the wife likes it better to because the bumps are not as bad . learning how it handles through the curves is my biggest task and i am getting better at it.